It is known that a tragic stampede at the Srikakulam temple has claimed the lives of several devotees, sending shockwaves across the state.
Soon after the incident, a sensational video surfaced online, revealing conflicting statements between temple authorities and government officials.
The temple trustee, Panda, stated in a media interaction that he had informed the police about the heavy crowd a day before the tragedy.
He accused the police of failing to provide adequate security despite prior notice.
Contradicting the ministers’ claims that there was no prior information, Panda dismissed their remarks as false and misleading.
As the video gained traction, it exposed apparent lapses in administration and coordination between officials.
The trustee’s statements and the video evidence have fueled public outrage, highlighting government negligence.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that officials later pressured the trustee to retract his earlier comments, further deepening the controversy and raising questions about accountability in the wake of the disaster.
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